Garage & Yard Sales in Santa Clara County, CA (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Santa Clara County, California.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Santa Clara County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Frequency, Duration & Permits
Unincorporated Santa Clara County exempts yard and garage sales from outdoor-storage rules only if each sale runs three consecutive days or less, happens no more than four times a year, and covers no more than two consecutive weekends.
Yard Sale Limits in Santa Clara County
Some RestrictionsSanta Clara County Zoning Ordinance § 4.20.080(B)(2)
The storage is for purposes of conducting a yard or garage sale, having a duration of no more than three consecutive days. Such sales shall be limited to not more than four per year, and not more than two consecutive weekends.3.The storage is incidental and accessory to any permitted agricultural use, or conducted as the legally established primary use within an industrial zoning district.4.The...
Garage & Yard Sales by City in Santa Clara County
4 cities in Santa Clara County have their own garage & yard sales rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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